Chapter 18

Chapter 18: An Unexpected Meeting

Angela Pov

Moments later, Christina sent the meeting address: La Bohème Café on Madison Avenue, 2 PM -Christina

Sophie glanced at the message and cursed. She has some nervel Aller

everything... Angela, you can't seriously be considering meeting her?"

"I have to know what she wants."

"What she wants?" Sophie's laugh was hitter. "She wants your husband, your life, everything you've built these past two years. Did Sean tell her about the baby? Is that why she's suddenly so eager to alk?"

I moved my hand to my stomach. I don't know if Soun told her abou the pregnancy,"

Just then, a nurse approached us. "Mrs. Shaw, I'm sorry, but all surgeries are fully booked today. You'll need to make another appointment."

For some reason, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. Sophie seemed pleased too.

"Maybe it's fate, Sophie said softly. "Maybe you should think about this a bit more." She looked at my pale face. "Come ort. you home. You need rest."

Back home, 1 lay in bed trying to rest, but my mind kept wandering. The scene I'd witnessed at my thoughts - Jessica Miller's tearful defense of her unborn child.

the clinic earlier kept replaying in

Lying there, I couldn't stop thinking about what I'd witnessed at the clinic. The words kept echoing in my mind: "This is a life... this

For the first time, I truly let myself feel the reality of the life growing inside me. Not just a problem to be solved, but a baby. My baby. Sean's baby.

with Christina

Sophie. I'll be fine," I assured her with a small smile. Thank you for

for a moment, clearly

my phone kept ringing non-stop. I glanced at the screen - all unknown numbers, I

realizing it. A knock at the door woke me up. Looking out the window, I could see it was already afternoon. 1 opened the door to find Sarah

Miss Jordan is here to see you.

situations, demanding attention.

room, Christina was standing by the floor-to-ceiling windows, looking impeccable as always in an elegant white dress. She turned

1/3

An Unexpected

darling. Thank you for seeing me on

of freshly cut fruits, while Christina brought

you, Sarah," Christina smiled with a sense of superiority move in, it '11 save me the trouble of finding new household

Angela, you ve trained the maid quite

tone made my stomach

the place, like she was the rightful mistress of

only just recovered from your fever. Mr. Shaw specifically emphasized that you shouldn't have anything cold." She rned to me with genuine concern.

tea instead."

look, knowing full well she'd said that intentionally for Christina's benefit. Sarah had been with the Shaw family for years, and her loyalty meant more to

Christina's face d

smile.

Sean's car for me, but she quickly masked

move to the terrace? The view is lovely this time of

my chest tighten she knew this apartment's layout intimately,

power play, and I

things easier for

envelope and holding it out to

I asked,

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255